BYD Sealion 7 outsells Tesla Model Y to become Australia’s most popular EV
The BYD Sealion 7 knocked off the Tesla Model Y as the best-selling electric car in Australia in July, marking the second month this...
Australian Government weighing national road-user charge for EVs – report
The Australian Government has said there’s “no secret” it is looking at introducing a federal road-user charge, following a report in The Australian today...
2025 Omoda 9 review
The first Omoda-branded model offered in Australia, the Omoda 9, is a mid-to-large five-seat ‘premium’ SUV whose headline acts are a plug-in hybrid (PHEV)...
Honda Australia to stick with agency model despite costs, sales drop
Honda Australia is ‘comfortable’ with its agency sales model, despite lower sales and legal action from former dealers.
The Japanese brand introduced the sales model...
My first taste of Goodwood brought to you by Aston Martin
The Goodwood Festival of Speed is a mainstay bucket list item for car enthusiasts of all ages, as is getting a ride-along in an...
Renault “well-positioned” to meet new Australian emissions regulations
Penalties under the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) are now in effect, but Renault Australia says it isn’t worried about being able to meet...
Ford pivots to ‘super affordable EVs’, delays larger models
Ford is delaying its F-150 Lightning successor, and large electric van again, as it prioritises smaller, more affordable EVs, including a Maverick-size electric ute.
The...
2025 Peugeot 5008 Hybrid: French flair meets family function
SPONSORED
There’s something refreshingly different about the 2025 Peugeot 5008 Hybrid.
It’s not trying to be a faux-tough off-roader, nor does it fall into the usual...
2025 Lexus NX450h+ F Sport review
The Lexus NX450h+ was the Japanese luxury brand’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) to arrive in Australia when it was launched here in 2022,...
Holden’s dead, but General Motors could build cars specifically for Australia, Europe
After selling off Opel and Vauxhall, shuttering Holden, and shrinking its global footprint overall, General Motors is now rolling out electric vehicles (EVs) to...
MG’s first Toyota Kluger rival will come with a big service bill
One of Australia’s most budget-friendly seven-seat SUVs isn’t so kind on buyers come service time, with a single round of capped-price maintenance to set...
Renault says it’s a challenger brand, but won’t chase Chinese brands with its pricing
Renault may be off the radar of many Australian buyers, but its local boss insists the brand won’t slash prices to shift the status...
Bugatti Brouillard: One-off coupe helps W16 engine ride off into the sunset
The Bugatti Brouillard is a special one-off model designed by the company’s Solitaire coachmaking division in conjuction with its owner, and sends the W16...
2025 MG S5 EV Essence vs Geely EX5 Inspire: Spec battle
With more than 60 nameplates in the mid-size SUV segment alone, it’s hard to know where to look for the right family car.
Which makes...
Lamborghini Revuelto recalled
Lamborghini is recalling its new flagship Revuelto supercar as its doors could slam down unexpectedly.
“The pin that supports the door gas springs may not...
Land Rover Discovery Sport, Range Rover Evoque recalled
JLR Australia is recalling more than 300 examples of its plug-in hybrid Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque as they may lose...
Government-funded fuel economy and EV range tests cause confusion, says automaker body
The peak body for car brands in Australia has criticised a government-funded program that tests the fuel economy, emissions and range claims of automakers,...
Australia doesn’t have too many car brands, says one of its newest arrivals
Australia has room for more car brands despite an influx of new automakers, according to Omoda Jaecoo’s chief operating officer, but parent company Chery...
Optimus Prime Nganya Hits the Road With Sci-fi Looks
A few days after the Mood Nganya was launched, another head-turner is still cooking hot and will be out soon. The Optimus Prime Nganya,...
Man allegedly on meth leads police on chase with unrestrained baby
A New South Wales man has been charged with a litany of offences after allegedly driving at up to 168km/h with an unrestrained seven-month-old...
Zeekr Australia pulls back on ‘optimistic’ sales target
Zeekr Australia has lowered its previous sales forecast for 2025, citing the late arrival of its new 7X mid-size electric SUV.
The company said in...
EV range claims from BYD, Tesla, others scrutinised in new real-world testing
The Australian Automobile Association (AAA) has been testing the fuel consumption and emissions claims of automakers since 2023, and now it’s expanding its testing...
Zeekr 7X pricing: New mid-size electric SUV undercuts Tesla Model Y
The Zeekr 7X will undercut the top-selling Tesla Model Y in Australia, with a base price of $57,900 before on-road costs.
That’s for the entry-level...
Volkswagen ID. Buzz to drive logistics giant Down Under
Volkswagen Group Australia has announced a partnership with fellow German giant Jungheinrich, as part of the intralogistics giant’s network expansion into Melbourne’s south-east.
Jungheinrich Australia...
Peugeot 308 recalled
Peugeot is recalling its previous-generation 308 Wagon to rectify outboard rear seatbelts that may not meet load specifications.
“The upper anchorage points for the seatbelts...
Mercedes-Benz debuts $27,000 trim, $24,000 paint options in Australia
Mercedes-Benz is expanding its customisation options in Australia, where some of its most expensive models are now available with an array of new exterior...
2025 Cadillac Optiq review
In case you haven’t noticed, Cadillac now sells cars in Australia.
General Motors’ luxury brand has made a low-key entrance Down Under, where it’s opened...
2025 Foton Tunland price and specs: Budget utes bring American looks for Chinese money
Foton is back, and it’s once again entering a market teeming with affordable Chinese utes, and once again under-cutting Australia’s most popular Thai-built models.
Unlike...
Honda Australia says EVs are ‘not the goal’
Honda Australia says its parent company’s 2050 Net Zero emissions target doesn’t include a goal to sell only electric vehicles (EVs).
As part of its...
Ferrari’s first EV may be benchmarked against a Chinese electric super sedan
Ferrari may have pushed back the launch of its second electric vehicle (EV) due to “zero” demand, but that should give the famed Italian...
